Julien Alfred wins women’s 100m final to claim Saint Lucia’s first ever Olympic medal

Julien Alfred made history for Saint Lucia on Saturday night as she won the 100m to secure the country’s first ever Olympic medal in any sport.

Alfred was leading from start to finish and delivered a national record time of 10.72 in the process.

The USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson fwon silver with 10.87 and Melissa Jedderson took bronze in 10.92.

Coming to terms with her new Olympic title, Alfred said: “It sounds really good, it has a good ring to it. Usain BOLT (JAM) won so many medals. I went back this morning and watched his races. I’m not going to lie, it was all Usain Bolt’s races this morning.”

“I’m thinking of God, my dad, who didn’t get to see me. He passed away in 2013. Dad, this is for you. I miss you. I did it for him, I did it for my coach and God.”

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